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All classes except Explore with Baby, Tots 6-18 months, and Mixed Ages Birth to 24 Months involve some separation, in which the adults leave the classroom for a parenting discussion in another room with the parent educator. The length of discussion time and when it begins in the school year depends on the age and readiness of the students.

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Parents & Preschoolers: 2-1/2 to 4 Years
Parent-Child Classes

Weekly Class: Registration Required Children work with parents and staff to build on their growing skills. Explore learning stations and participate in group time with your child. The introduction of science projects and greater focus on literacy set this class apart from the Twos class. Parent/child separation is part of this class. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. Several surveys from the MN Department of Education are included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. Otherwise, at checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Eleyo again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.
ECFE 2526 School Year

Tykes: 16 to 30 Months
Parent-Child Classes

Weekly Class: Registration Required Parents and tykes enjoy art, sensory, language, music, and other activities. Parent discussion is held in the classroom to begin the year. Separation will start slowly, working towards parents leaving for parent discussion during the second half of class. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. Several surveys from the MN Department of Education are included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Eleyo again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.
ECFE 2526 School Year

Step Up to Preschool
Parent-Child Classes

Weekly Class: Registration Required Students must turn 3 years old by December 1 (born before December 1, 2022). This class is a great option for children who just missed the cutoff for 3-year-old preschool, haven't quite mastered toilet training, or are not ready to attend school without a parent's presence. We start the year as a once-a-week parent-child class on Thursdays. Once students grow comfortable with the class setting and confident during separation time, they will begin attending Fridays (same class time) without parents. We anticipate adding Fridays in mid-January. Students must be toilet trained to attend on Fridays. Sibling care is available for this class on Thursdays only. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. Several surveys from the MN Department of Education are included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. Otherwise, at checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Eleyo again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.
ECFE 2526 School Year

Mixed Ages: 2-4
Parent-Child Classes

Weekly Class: Registration Required This evening class extends the age range to allow students to learn from each other. Ideal for families who want to work on sharing and/or sibling dynamics. Art, sensory, music, language, and games are the focus of this class as parents learn to appreciate their child's growing curiosity. Parents move to another room for their discussion time while children continue to play and learn together. Notes for registration: Be prepared to select your income level, based on pre-tax household income, in order to determine your price for the class. Select the annual or monthly payment method, and your price will be displayed. Several surveys from the MN Department of Education are included at the end of your registration. (Surveys have no bearing on your registration, but it is helpful to our program if you complete them.) When you are given the choice to "continue shopping or checkout," select continue shopping to add another class or to add another child to the same class. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only if you are placed in a class. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Eleyo again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.
ECFE 2526 School Year
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Young Explorers
Parent-Child Classes

Add-On Class: Registration required. The Young Explorers series allows for play and learning focused on a different theme for each class. Classes meet Tuesdays for 3 weeks from 1-2:30pm. Please note that classes may include guest speakers and field trips. This is a separating class, and parenting time will include discussions of theme-related topics as well as general joys and concerns. Sibling care is available for onsite days for an additional $10 per child per class ($7 for Young Bakers). Class Dates Description Young Farmers September 16, 23, 30 We'll learn about farms, farmers, crops, and animals. A visit to Autumnwood Farms will bring it all to life! Young Bakers October 21, 28, November 4 We will explore age-appropriate baking recipes without using an oven. Young Scientists November 25, December 2, 9 Opportunities for children to use their minds and hands to play, explore, and learn. What fun things will we create? Young Chefs January 20, 27, February 3 We'll be whipping up a variety of recipes you can eat in the classroom and make again at home. Young Helpers February 17, 24, March 3 We will discover the helpers in our community - police, fire fighters, postal workers, librarians - and get a chance to be helpers ourselves. NEW! Young Performers March 31, April 7 Bring out your inner superstar! We'll explore the arts and learn about music therapy. This 2-week class is $20 per child, with sibling care available for $7 per child. (Be sure to select the $7 sibling care rate.) Young Gardeners April 21, 23, May 5 How does your garden grow? We'll explore plants and the growing cycle. Prepare to get your hands dirty as we visit All Good Organics in Centerville to see what is growing in the greenhouse and visit the baby goats! Notes for registration: There is no lottery for Young Explorers classes; you will be able to register for any session where there is room. You may register for Young Explorer classes in addition to a year-long weekly class, but each class should be its own enrollment. Register for your primary class or first add-on class, then select Continue Shopping instead of Checkout. Add your next Young Explorers class and repeat the process until you have registered for all the classes you want. At checkout you will be asked for a payment method (credit card or checking account), which will be charged only for the Young Explorers class(es). Any other ECFE registrations will be held for the lottery. When you check out and your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, your registration may not be processed. Please login to Eleyo again and confirm that you have provided an active email address and that you have complete all the required fields for registration.
ECFE 2526 School Year
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